Maskne. Skin issues from wearing masks?
The masks we are wearing on a daily basis are causing havoc for our skin. We aren’t used to it, our skin isn’t used to it and it’s creating skin concerns such as dryness, breakouts and congestion around the mouth, nose and cheek area. Does this sound familiar?
We now can’t go anywhere without the mask to hand. It’s just as important as your keys, purse and phone. With masks becoming part of our everyday life, we need to help our skin adjust to this, allowing our skin to be more healthy and comfortable, giving you the skincare confidence when you take your mask off.
What is maskne? Maskne is the name that has been given to anyone suffering with breakouts, congestion and dryness around the mouth, nose and cheeks caused by the regular wearing of a face mask. Within the skincare world, Maskne is becoming more and more common.
We’re here to offer the solution.
Alongside by Dr Des Fernandes (Environ Founder and Scientific Director) we’ve bought to you our top tips for keeping maskne at bay and keeping your skin feeling good and looking great.
TIP 1:
CLEAN YOUR FACE
Sounds obvious, I know. But we cannot even attempt to treat something if the area isn’t cleansed regularly. See this as your baseline. No matter what you are doing with your skin, cleanse first.
The condensed heat around our mouths and noses isn’t something we are accustomed to, so cleansing away any built up excess oils in the correct manner is essential. Bin the wipes - they simply won’t be doing you any favours. Opt for a skin-loving cleanse. Proper cleansing with a high quality cleanser is the first step to rid your skin of the dirt and grime lying on the skin’s surface. It will leave your skin feeling fresh, clean and treated.
To see our full range of cleansers, click right here
TIP 2:
BOOST YOUR SKIN’S HEALTH WITH VITAMIN A
We highly recommend Environ recommends Skin EssentiA® AVST Moisturiser. The mild doses of vitamin A from the cream will help to enhance the benefits of natural moisturising factors of the skin and keeps the effects of the immune system on alert. By giving your skin the healthy dose of Vitamin A, it will keep your skin feeling fresh, whilst treating concerns correctly.
TIP 3:
TACKLE THE MOISTURE LEVELS
Expertly developed by the Advanced Nutrition Programme’s Skin Experts, the Skin Omega+ Skincare supplements work by synergising omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids with vitamin A to create a specialised, sustainable skin-glowing formula. Skin Omegas+ carefully calibrates EPA and DHA from fish oil, GLA from evening primrose oil and vitamin A for notable benefits to hydration, skin smoothness and wrinkle depth.
Benefits:
- acts like an internal moisturiser for the skin
- gives skin a luminous glow
- nourishes dry skin all over the body
- supports skin health*
Dry skin can feel tight, uncomfortable and it prevents makeup from sitting well on the skin’s surface. Dry skin be gone, with taking these awesome supplements. Available at Pure Emporium for just £29.
To reserve yours, fill in the information right here
TIP 4:
CLEAR THE APPEARANCE OF ANY CURRENT BREAKOUTS
We don’t just want to prevent future breakouts, we want the ones that are there to go away. Feel more confident when you remove your mask by treating your current breakouts.
Environ Sebu-Clear Masque can incredibly assist in helping to clean, control and clear the appearance of breakouts with AHA’s, BHA’s and vitamin A.
This low pH, acid cream masque will assist in clearing the appearance of existing breakouts with a combination of exfoliating acids, leaving the skin looking visibly healthier and smoother. It will ensure the skin’s hydration levels are maintained whilst breaking down dead skin cells, reducing redness and accelerating wound healing.
This is the ‘go to’ product for decongesting, smoothing and refining the skin for breakouts/blackheads / congested skin types. Available at Pure Emporium = £43.
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Tip 5:
CHOOSE YOUR MAKEUP WISELY
If you are putting makeup on the skin underneath your mask and it isn’t a mineral makeup range, it’s no wonder you’re coming across issues. Your skin is being blocked by the ingredients and it’s being suffocated.
Choose Jane Iredale’s mineral powder foundation. It gives a buildable coverage, Made from micronized minerals, free of synthetic chemicals, oil free and feels completely weightless. This is my go-to EVERYDAY foundation. I love it because it’s weightless, gives awesome coverage and doesn’t suffocate my pores. It’s also a 4 in one products - A foundation, powder, concealer and broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 20.
It will also conceal redness and diffuses appearance of fine lines and pores with soft focus effect.
To get your started, we would carry out a professional colour match, to ensure your foundation will be right for you.
Are you ready for gorgeous makeup, great coverage, and a healthy choice?!
You can book a makeup colour match under the ‘makeup’ category online right here.
TIP 6:
LET THE PROFESSIONALS BOOST YOUR RESULTS
By receiving regular skincare facials in the salon, you’ll not only relax, and allow your mind to drift on the couch, but you will boost your results from all of the above points and take your skincare to the next level.
Your treatment will begin with a thorough skin consultation with your therapist to get to the heart of your concerns and what you want to achieve, enabling us to deliver a treatment that will directly treat these concerns and move you towards your skincare goals.
If you’re wanting boost your skincare results, you can book a treatment or a book a skincare consultation for a more in-depth chat about how we can help you, by clicking the button below.
By following these 6 simple tips – you can say goodbye to the maskne and allow your skin the best chance of feeling amazing, look glowing and have the confidence when you take off your face mask.
See you in the salon soon!
Amy x